2018-02-18T05:00:58ZSystematically understanding faculty needs: Using Zotero in liaison workhttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/10098
Systematically understanding faculty needs: Using Zotero in liaison work
Filgo, Ellen Hampton
Ithaka S+R Religious Studies Project: Report of Interviews of Religion Faculty at Baylor Universityhttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9882
Ithaka S+R Religious Studies Project: Report of Interviews of Religion Faculty at Baylor University
Bales, John; Robinson, John
This report summarizes Baylor University’s part in the Ithaka S+R Religious Studies Project.
Ithaka S+R created the Religious Studies Project in order to examine the impact in Religious Studies of
shifting research emphases within the academy and of methodological shifts as faculty adopt a more
interdisciplinary approach to their work. The Project also seeks to shed light on how libraries might help
meet the changing research needs of faculty. Baylor, along with 17 other institutions of higher learning,
participated in this study by interviewing Religion faculty and examining the results. A research team
from Baylor interviewed fifteen religion faculty selected from the Department of Religion in the Baylor
College of Arts and Sciences, from the Honors College, and from George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
The team used a semi‐structured approach that involved asking a set of twelve questions to Religion
faculty and allowing them freedom to respond to the questions in ways they deemed important. The
questions invited comments related to several broad themes. Themes of particular interest highlighted
here include what theories and methods do the faculty use; what kinds of sources do they typically rely
upon for their research; are they publishing in any non‐ traditional venues such as open access journals,
blogs, or popular presses; how are they using the library and its services; and what are some of the
challenges they are experiencing themselves personally or that they perceive to be challenges in their
respective disciplines.
2016-11-01T00:00:00ZThe Sweet Smell (and Taste) of Success: Incentivizing ORCID iD Sign-Ups Among Faculty and Graduate Studentshttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9873
The Sweet Smell (and Taste) of Success: Incentivizing ORCID iD Sign-Ups Among Faculty and Graduate Students
Chan-Park, Christina Y.; Peterson-Lugo, Billie
ORCID identifiers (ORCID iDs) are a persistent unique identifier for researchers and scholars and enable the automation of links to research objects such as publications, grants, presentations, data, patents and more -- a DOI for researchers and scholars. ORCID iDs also help research offices oversee the research activities of campus scholars. However, in order to reap the benefits of having a unique identifier, most scholars must sign up individually for a free ORCID iD. As ORCID iDs become the de rigueur id, institutions have an increased need for a record of their researchers’ ORCID iDs, and many who have the resources have joined as institutional members which allows them both to assign ORCID iDs and to mine information from the ORCID registry.
For example, in 2014 personnel at the Texas A&M libraries implemented a system, using the Vireo electronic theses and dissertations software, to mint ORCID iDs for more than 10,000 graduate students. They also assign ORCID iDs to any faculty who request one. (http://tinyurl.com/mdbr8x5)
The Baylor University Libraries do not have the resources to take on the assignment of ORCID iDs at this level. However, we know Baylor researchers are encountering the need to establish ORCID iDs when they submit articles for publication or apply for grants. We also see value in new researchers (graduate students) establishing ORCID iDs early in their research careers. Consequently, personnel in the Baylor University Libraries developed a cost-effective, low-tech ORCID iD campaign with input from ORCID. The campaign had two projected outcomes:
* Raise awareness of ORCID iDs and their benefits with Baylor faculty and graduate students; and
* Have at least 300 Baylor faculty or graduate students (10% of the research population) establish their ORCID iDs.
We believe that the concepts and processes we used for our ORCID campaign can be transferred to other institutions that face comparable resource challenges. This 24x7 presentation will cover the processes (and incentives) we used during our Spring 2015 campaign to entice faculty and graduate students to obtain ORCID iDs and to help them add content to their ORCID accounts. In addition, we will analyze the perceived success of the campaign and discuss our plans and ideas to keep the momentum going.
2016-09-15T00:00:00ZBeyond bibliographic instruction: Science research workshopshttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9872
Beyond bibliographic instruction: Science research workshops
Chan-Park, Christina Y.
Over the past three academic years, I have offered a series of Science Research Workshops that have gone beyond basic bibliographic instruction and database searching. Although these workshops are available to any undergraduate, graduate student, or faculty, the primary attendees are undergraduate students who are working on honors theses. The workshops are interactive so groups of 3-6 are ideal, but up to 8-12 can be accommodated. Topics include the Scientific Research Process, Data Management, Reading a Scientific Article, Writing a Scientific Abstract, and Creating a Scientific Poster Presentation. For the last three workshops, students are asked to bring a scientific article, an experiment proposal, and a data example, respectively. During the workshop, I give a short introduction to the structure of an article, abstract, or poster and then spend the bulk of the time guiding students through the process of reading, writing, or creating. As I lead the students through the different steps, we stop to share their progress with each other. Students like the interactive format because they can ask questions freely and because they see others having to work through the progress. After the workshop, students not only feel more confident in their research skills but also gain a better understanding of their own research project. I will present outlines of materials at these workshops in addition to insights I have gained on the popularity of the different types of workshops.
2016-09-15T00:00:00Z